Shrimp scampi

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) linguine or spaghetti
• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp (prawns), peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, sliced
• ½ tsp red chilli flakes
• ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine or chicken stock
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente; save ½ cup of the water.
2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large pan and cook the shrimp 1 to 2 minutes a side until pink. Set aside.
3. Add the remaining butter, garlic and chilli flakes and cook 1 minute without browning.
4. Pour in the wine and simmer 2 minutes to reduce by half.
5. Add the pasta, shrimp, lemon zest and juice and a splash of pasta water and toss.
6. Finish with parsley and serve.